The past.

We resist and complain about our life, but do we really recognise the cause of our suffering and discontent? Of course not, and so we change many things.

As much as we can in fact, sometimes going to great lengths to find happiness. We can change our car, our work, our partner, our house, even our country. We can change everything that we can think of, but until one thing changes, then each situation will work out the same way.

We carry with us the cause of our unhappiness. It goes everywhere, and is present in every moment. What is it? Why, the past of course.

This past arises in every moment, colouring what we see, hear, taste, smell and touch and then how we feel about it. Until we are able to surrender into the moment, accept what is, then respond with openness and love, we will always suffer. It does not matter where you go or what you do, until we let go of the past our life will just go round and round. This is a big, big teaching.

Freedom is not about getting something, it is about releasing something.

What is that something? It is only our dedicated attachment to the past. And the way out?

See, know, understand and let go.

To let go, even a little, is the first step on your path of liberation and the first moment of real peace in your life.

May all beings be happy.